Before officially opening his first restaurant in New York City, fashion icon Ralph Lauren hosted some of New York’s most famous and fabulous at a private dinner at The Polo Bar on Wednesday.

The designer and wife Ricky greeted guests at each table at the fittingly luxurious eatery at 1 E. 55th St., next to his Fifth Avenue store.

Offering classic American cuisine inspired by Lauren’s personal favorites, the menu includes steaks, a signature burger and, most notably, his own favorite corned beef sandwich. Ralph and his sons, David and Andrew Lauren, were personally seen urging many diners to try the sandwich, which is 7 inches long on toasted marble rye with a side of mustard and coleslaw.